Polk Audio POWERED SUBWOOFER PSW505 - Manuel (Page 4)

OPTION #2—
Two channel or Dolby
® Pro Logic receiver with no “Sub Out.”
If you elect to use the speaker level inputs, use two-conductor 16 gauge
or thicker speaker wires. See your Polk dealer for wire recommendations.
Note that one of the speaker input terminals on the rear of the speaker is marked
red (+) and the other black (-). Make certain that you connect the wire from the red
(+) terminal of your receiver to the red (+) terminal on your speaker, and the wire
from the black (-) terminal of the receiver to the black (-) terminal on your speaker.
Speaker wire has some indication (such as color coding, ribbing, or writing) on one
of the two conductors to help maintain consistency. If your subwoofer doesn't seem
to produce much bass, it is most likely that one of the speaker wires is connected
backwards. Double check all connections for correct polarity.
Strip 1/2" (12mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors on both ends
to expose the bare wire. Twist the exposed wire of each conductor to form
two un-frayed strands.
Note: Do not use the line or LFE input in this configuration.
• Connect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver to the
speaker level inputs of the powered subwoofer using speaker wire.
• Then, connect the left and right front speakers using speaker wire
from the speaker level outputs from the powered subwoofer.
• Connect the Center Channel Speaker directly to the center channel
output from your receiver.
• Connect the Rear Surround Satellites directly to the rear or surround
channel outputs from your receiver.
Receiver Settings:
• Front speakers = LARGE
• Subwoofer = “OFF” or “NO”
• Center and Surrounds= SMALL
OPTION #3—
Receivers with full-range (unfiltered) Left and Right “Pre Out” jacks
(this is the least commonly used hookup).
• Connect the left and right preamp output from your receiver to the left
and right LINE LEVEL input of the subwoofer. Do not use speaker wires.
• When using method #3, it is necessary to adjust the settings on your
receiver as follows:
Receiver Settings:
• Front speakers = LARGE
• Subwoofer = “OFF” or “NO”
LINE IN
L
R
LFE IN
– –
+ LEFT – – RIGHT +
(FILTERED)
(UNFILTERED)
SUBWOOFER
Option 2
Dolby Digital Speaker Set Up Settings
Front Speakers = Large
Center Speaker = Small
Rear Surround Speakers = Small
Subwoofer = No
Option 3
LINE IN
L
R
LFE IN
(FILTERED)
(UNFILTERED)
SUBWOOFER
- + -
R L
POWER AMPLIFIER
INPUT
- + - +
L R
PRE-OUT
L R
PRE-AMP OR PROCESSOR R RE-AMP OR PROCESSOR E-AMP OR PROCESSOR
RCA CABLES
Y CABLES
FRONT
CHANNEL
FRONT
CHANNEL
+ LEFT – – RIGHT +
+ LEFT – – RIGHT +
SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT
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To use Banana Plugs (US only):
Unscrew the binding post lug nuts
completely to expose the binding
post plugs (plastic plugs inserted
into the binding posts). Carefully
pry out the binding post plugs to
expose banana plug holes. Screw
the lug nuts back on the binding
posts and insert banana plugs.
(This is for US owners only.)
Insert speaker wire
through hole. Loosen hex nut.
Tighten hex nut. Do not insert insulated
section of speaker wire.
Figure 3